Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
2004, Vol 4, Num, 1 (Pages: 05-07)
The Effect of Different Diets on the White Worm (Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1837) Reproduction
Devrim Memiş 1 ,M. Salih Çelikkale 1 ,Ertan Ercan 1
1 Istanbul University, Faculty of Fisheries, Department of Aquaculture, No: 200, 34470, Laleli, İstanbul, Turkey
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In this study, white worms (Enchytraeus albidus Henle, 1837), which are used especially by aquarists and sturgeon
breeders, were fed five different experimental diets, and then the numerical increase in their population was calculated. Four of
the five diets were composed of carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits, and pelleted commercial trout feed, and the fifth was
composed of a combination of all four of these. At the end of the study, the greatest numerical increase and best reproduction
was found to have occurred with the commercial trout feed in pellet form. This study was completed in 91 days.
Keywords :
White worm, Enchytraeus albidus, different diets, culture